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Florence Knoll Desks

American, 1917-2019

Architect, furniture designer, interior designer, entrepreneur — Florence Knoll had a subtle but profound influence on the course of mid-century American modernism. Dedicated to functionality and organization, and never flamboyant, Knoll shaped the ethos of the postwar business world with her skillfully realized office plans and polished, efficient designs for sofas, credenzas, desks and other furnishings.

Knoll had perhaps the most thorough design education of any of her peers. Florence Schust was orphaned at age 12, and her guardian sent her to Kingswood, a girl’s boarding school that is part of the Cranbrook Educational Community in suburban Detroit. Her interest in design brought her to the attention of Eliel Saarinen, the Finnish architect and head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art.

Saarinen and his wife took the talented child under their wing, and she became close to their son, the future architect Eero Saarinen. While a student at the academy, Florence befriended artist-designer Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames. Later, she studied under three of the Bauhaus masters who emigrated to the United States. She worked as an apprentice in the Boston architectural offices of Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer; Ludwig Mies van der Rohe taught her at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

In 1941, she met Hans Knoll, whose eponymous furniture company was just getting off the ground. They married in 1946, and her design sense and his business skills soon made Knoll Inc. a leading firm in its field. Florence signed up the younger Saarinen as a designer, and would develop pieces by Bertoia, Mies and the artist Isamu Noguchi.

Florence Knoll's main work came as head of the Knoll Planning Group, designing custom office interiors for clients such as IBM and CBS. The furniture she created for these spaces reflects her Bauhaus training: the pieces are pure functional design, exactingly built; their only ornament from the materials, such as wood and marble. Her innovations — the oval conference table, for example, conceived as a way to ensure clear sightlines among all seated at a meeting — were always in the service of practicality.

Since her retirement in 1965, Knoll received the National Medal of Arts, among other awards; in 2004 the Philadelphia Museum of Art mounted the exhibition “Florence Knoll: Defining Modern” — well deserved accolades for a strong, successful design and business pioneer. As demonstrated on these pages, the simplicity of Knoll’s furniture is her work’s great virtue: they fit into any interior design scheme.

Find vintage Florence Knoll sofas, benches, armchairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Florence Knoll
Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk

Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk

$3,895

Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk This desk measures: 66 wide x 32 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches Fair Vintage Condition - Desk has Stain Wea...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Desks

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Walnut

Florence Knoll for Knoll international Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut 1960
Florence Knoll for Knoll international Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut 1960

Florence Knoll for Knoll international Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut 1960

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Florence Knoll for Knoll international Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut 1960

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

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Florence Knoll, Desk, Walnut, Aluminium, USA, 1970s

By Florence Knoll

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A walnut and aluminium desk designed and produced by Florence Knoll in the USA, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.35"H x 71.15"W x 35.5"D ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Desks

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Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk
Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk

Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk

$4,595

Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk

By Florence Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk This desk measures: 60 wide x 30 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches We take our photos in a contro...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Desks

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Chrome

Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Partner Desk
Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Partner Desk

Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Partner Desk

$9,095

Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Partner Desk

By Florence Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Partner Desk This desk measures: 72 wide x 38 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 25.75 inches Good Vintage Condition - Minor S...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Desks

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1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk in Walnut and Chrome with Four Drawers
1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk in Walnut and Chrome with Four Drawers

1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk in Walnut and Chrome with Four Drawers

$8,000

1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk in Walnut and Chrome with Four Drawers

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table, Model 2485, designed in 1961. It was manufactured in the 1960s by Knoll International. It features a walnut top that sits o...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Desks

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Steel, Chrome

1950s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Walnut Chrome and Laminate Executive Desk
1950s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Walnut Chrome and Laminate Executive Desk

1950s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Walnut Chrome and Laminate Executive Desk

$4,950 / item

1950s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Walnut Chrome and Laminate Executive Desk

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a double pedestal desk, model 1503, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates. This is an original example dating to circa late 1950s. It is cons...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Desks

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Chrome

Florence Knoll Desk
Florence Knoll Desk

Florence Knoll Desk

$5,198

Florence Knoll Desk

By Florence Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Knoll International Planed Office Group double pedestal desk with modesty panel model 1503. Features five drawers one for files. Modesty pane...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Desks

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Metal

1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk with Solid Hardwood Top and Walnut Pedestal
1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk with Solid Hardwood Top and Walnut Pedestal

1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk with Solid Hardwood Top and Walnut Pedestal

$6,500

1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk with Solid Hardwood Top and Walnut Pedestal

By Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Executive Desk, originally designed by Florence Knoll. This particular example was produced in the 1960s. The design features an unusual solid walnut top (rather than the ...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Desks

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Steel

1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut and Chrome
1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut and Chrome

1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut and Chrome

$4,500

1960s Florence Knoll Executive Desk in Walnut and Chrome

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Small Executive Desk, model 502B-BWM, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates in 1952. This example dates to the 1960s. The doors, sides, and back are constructed w...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Desks

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1960s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Executive Desk Chrome Wood Fully Refinished
1960s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Executive Desk Chrome Wood Fully Refinished

1960s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Executive Desk Chrome Wood Fully Refinished

$5,500

1960s Florence Knoll Double Pedestal Executive Desk Chrome Wood Fully Refinished

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original double pedestal desk, model 1503, initially designed by Florence Knoll in 1956. This example was manufactured by Knoll Associates in the early 1960s. It is constr...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Florence Knoll Desks

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Steel

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Florence Knoll desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Florence Knoll desks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Florence Knoll desks, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks by Florence Knoll were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks by Knoll, Dunbar, and Jens Risom. Prices for Florence Knoll desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,352 and can go as high as $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,349.

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Questions About Florence Knoll Desks

  • Who is Florence Knoll?

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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.

  • Where does Florence Knoll live?

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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.

  • How do I pronounce Florence Knoll?

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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.

  • What furniture did Florence Knoll make?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.

  • Did Florence Knoll put a number on her pieces?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Florence Knoll didn't usually put a number on her pieces. To identify Florence Knoll furniture, look for a tag or mark that bears the name "Knoll" or "Knoll, Inc." On chairs, the labels are usually on the bottom cushion. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Florence Knoll furniture.

  • What did Florence Knoll call the Womb chair?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    What Florence Knoll called the Womb chair after it was created is unknown. However, its creator Eero Saarinen stated that Knoll inspired him to make the piece by asking him to design the most comfortable chair ever, saying specifically that she wanted something that felt like "a basket full of pillows." Presented with the challenge, Saarinen went primal. What, the designer figured, better signifies the very essence of comfort than the womb? "It was designed on the theory that a great number of people have never really felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb,” the designer said of his chair. Find a selection of vintage Womb chairs on 1stDibs.

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